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Today's top sports stories: Hearts of Oak duo to be appointed Ambassadors, Tokyo 2020 begins, Milwaukee Bucks win NBA title plus more

By Vincent Ashitey
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Catch up on some of the sports stories you may have missed on Primenewsghana.

 

1. Video: Sosu to use Hearts of Oak duo as ambassadors for Madina Sports Project

Member of Parliament for Madina Xavier Sosu has hinted that Hearts of Oak duo Ibrahim Larry Sumaila and Nurudeen Abdul Aziz will be used for his Sports Project.

 

2. 2023 African Games: Gov't seeks $170m loan facility for sports infrastructure

Government is seeking approval from Parliament for a $170m loan facility to finance the upcoming 2023 African Games.

 

3.Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first NBA title for 50 years

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks claimed their first NBA title for 50 years with a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

 

4. Anthony Joshua to fight Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September

Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight title defence against Oleksandr Usyk will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 25 September.

 

5. Tokyo Olympics: Sweden end USA’s 44-match unbeaten run, Brazil routs China 5-0

Sweden’s women’s football team stunned world champions the United States 3-0 at the Tokyo Stadium in their opening match at the Olympic Games.

 

6. Tokyo Olympics: Netherlands hit ten against Zambia in extraordinary game

A devastating attacking performance gave Netherlands a thumping 10-3 win in their first Group F match, underlining their status as one of the tournament favourites.

 

7. Michael Essien sends goodwill message to new Stade Rennes winger Kamaldeen Sulemana

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has sent a goodwill message to Kamaldeen Sulemana who joined Stade Rennes last week.

 

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